Hi there,
 
On behalf of Australian Disc Golf (ADG), I’d like to share some information on what’s been happening at ADG since the new Board of Officers was elected back in April.

I’d like to start by thanking everyone who has been using the ADG website and referring it to other golfers. Also, a special mention for Paul Arden – Paul built and maintains the ADG website, he is also a significant contributor in the forums and news sections.

The ADG website is a great asset for disc golf in Australia, and it will only get better.
 
More Communication
The ADG e-newsletter ‘Chain Mail’ was emailed out a few weeks ago. If you didn’t receive it, you can download it from the home page of the ADG website.
 
Progress
Since the Annual General Meeting, much time has been spent working through administrative, financial, insurance and operational matters. We have also been cementing relationships with AFDA and PDGA. This behind the scenes stuff isn’t very exciting; however it is really important that the organisation gets these things right from the start, for the longevity of ADG.

Much more interesting is ADG’s plans for the coming months…
 
ADG Tour
A National and Regional tournament structure (ADG Tour) will be a valuable asset to the sports development.
 
We are planning to have an ADG Tour in place for 2007. We hope to be talking to some eager Tournament Directors over the next few months. Prospective TD’s may like to contact ADG’s Director of Competitions Paul Arden to register their interest.
paul.arden@australiandiscgolf.com
 
ADG Membership
Another main priority is to present disc golfers with the opportunity to show support for ADG by becoming a member of ADG. We are aiming to roll out our membership package(s) by the end of 2006, hopefully sooner.
 
New ADG Logo
We are working on a new logo for the organisation.
 
PDGA Players Ratings
We were aware of a few Australian players who were frustrated that their PDGA Ratings did not get counted as they should. Our National PDGA Officer, Paul Arden, has been in contact with PDGA and by the next ratings update, all 2006 Australian events, past and future will be properly accounted with the PDGA.

PDGA Player Ratings is a great resource for golfers interested in comparing their game against the best players in the World.
 
Introduction To PDGA Player Ratings –
http://www.pdga.com/competition/ratings/index.php
  
More Excitement
ADG Board members are also heavily involved in some other exciting development projects; these include:
 
i) Olympic Park, Sydney – a proposal for a permanent disc golf course is being put together and a pilot disc golf event at Sydney Olympic Park is awaiting approval from administration at Sydney Olympic Park.
 
ii) Poimena Reserve, TAS – Australia’s oldest course in Tasmania is being upgraded. Funded by $10,000 from a local Council Sport and Recreation Grant. Work began at the end of June and should take 10-12 weeks to complete.
 
There is a lot happening, some things are more obvious than others. We hope that you will be patient and supportive as we progress.
 
If there are any golfers out there who would like to volunteer their time to support ADG in some way, please get in contact with ADG through the Secretary
tim.marchbank@australiandiscgolf.com
 
Thank you for your support.
 
Richard Sampson
President
Australian Disc Golf (ADG)
www.australiandiscgolf.com

At the end of June work starts on the upgrade of Australia’s oldest course
(c1984) – Poimena Reserve @ Austins Ferry, Tasmania.

The course is being increased from 9 holes to 18. 9 new baskets, tee posts and tee signs are being installed. Signage is being introduced at key points around the course/reserve.

The $10,000 upgrade has been funded through grants from Glenorchy Council.
The project is being managed by local players, Richard Sampson and Harvey Yarnall.

The project is to be completed in time for the coming spring/summer.

To make contact with Poimena disc golfers visit http://www.discgolf.com.au/poimena/

There is a tournament happening at Poimena on 2/3 December 2006.

Macq Uni had its first taste of doubles disc golf for the 11th installment of Madd Macq’s Disc Golf.  The idea for doubles came about since there were only a few of us this time around (I take full responsibility for the low numbers in the turnout, will say more later), and everyone was keen to try it out.  The teams turned out to be pretty even, Rodney and I took out first place three strokes ahead of Luke and Terry and 8 strokes ahead of JJ and Jason,  for some it was the first time playing doubles and everyone had a great time doing it so we may include it in further MM events. 

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Well, there has been a lot going on in the last couple of months and not enough time to post it all. So, here is it is in one big post. If you have important news you feel has been left out, please let me know. Be sure to read all the way to the bottom of the post for a special Blooper Video.

2006 Garden State Open

Only a short time to go before things start heating up again for the 2006 GSO. Be sure to register early. You can get more detail on the event from the official tournement website and in our events section. Don’t miss out on one of the great tournements of the year.

PDGA Country Coordinator

The ADG is pleased to announce that Australia is once again part of the PDGA Affiliated Country program. Paul Arden has been appointed the PDGA Country Coordinator for Australia and is now in regular contact with PDGA representatives. All previous player rating related issues with the PDGA and Australian players have now been resolved, so if you want to see how you compare to other players around the world, be sure sure to join or renew your membership today. For information on Affiliated Country Membership Discounts, please contact Paul Arden.

Chain Mail Inagural Edition

Tim Marchbank has put together the first edition of the Chain Mail Newsletter. This quarterly newsletter from the ADG will include various topics on coming issues and welcomes submissions from willing authors. See contact details in this issue for information on how to submit a story.

    Download Chain Main Edition #001

Sydney Disc Golf Club

The Sydney Disc Golf Club (SDGC) was formed on the 2nd June, 2006. This local Disc Golf club already has several initiatives planed, including pilot events for new courses and continuous local tournements (MADD MACQ’s). So we can all look forward to further increased activity in the already very active Sydney Disc Golf scene.

Blooper Reel

Be sure to check out this nice blooper video submitted by Tim Marchbank. We all know who the player shown is, but we won’t name names here. All we can say is, Nice Follow Through. Click the thumbnail to watch the short clip. If you have your own Blooper Videos you would like to share, please send them to Paul Arden.

** Gallery Updated ** Despite weather predictions of rain, we had a beautiful day with 19°C and not a cloud in the sky. Unfortunately, our very own Kurt Karlsson was absent as well as Jason McFarlane, both were very sick. We played the newly dubbed “championship” layout, which was a nice change.  We had a couple of interstate players in Tim Marchbank and Paul Arden, both members of the newly formed Australian Disc Golf Committee of AFDA and unfortunately subject to my mad rantings during the second round.

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On Saturday 29th April 2006 a piece of Australian disc golf history was made.
ADG had its inaugural Annual General Meeting at Macquarie University, NSW.

One of the most exciting things to come out of the meeting was the announcement of the first elected ‘Board of Directors’.

Here is the new Board:

National Director – Richard Sampson
Secretary – Tim Marchbank
Director of Competitions – Paul Arden
Director of Development – Albert Munoz
Treasurer – Harvey Harnall
 
These five people will be working together with the intention of building a national body for disc golf who’s actions will benefit the game and the players.

Please click the ‘Read more…’ link below for further details, including AGM Minutes.

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(Courtesy of Lee Cody)

Here are the results and points for the Australian Flying Disc Championships held in Sydney from the Thursday 27th April to the  Sunday 30th April. You can read an excellent write up of the event at:

    A Tale of Individuals

Apologies for the delay in getting this material on the site, it has been a busy month.

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